Col. Steve Smith MBE is a former British Army officer who specialized in logistics, intelligence, and high-threat, counter-terrorist, bomb disposal. He served on operations in Northern Ireland, Kosovo and Iraq, and deployed on short-term missions to a number of other hotspots. On leaving the Army as a colonel, Steve became involved in international aid and development. As CEO/board member of several charities, he has overseen programs to reduce armed violence, support refugees, and safeguard children in conflict zones, in Africa and the Middle East.
He was appointed MBE in 1993 for his work in Northern Ireland.